Tokyo Narita Airport’s runway extension of little comfort as passenger traffic plummets

Japan's major international gateway, Tokyo Narita International Airport, reported further falls in traffic last month, reflecting lingering economic weakness and swine flu concerns. Total passenger numbers slumped 15% year-on-year to 2.4 million, while cargo volumes fell a similar amount, to 153,141 tonnes. Aircraft movements were down only 4% to 15,341, suggesting airline load factors are slipping.